By Patrick | Great Resources
Every time I think about retirement ages I realise how stupid an "official" retirement age is. Adopting a system started by the "Iron Chancellor," Otto von Bismark of Germany in the 1880's. A social security system to appeal to the German working class.
Retiring in the Philippines is becoming the final choice of many retirees. So why the Philippines?
In a recent survey done by Internations titled "The World Through Expat Eyes" the Philippines ranked 8th overall out of the 60 countries surveyed.
Retire in Spain, a country famous for its flamenco dancers, bullfights, beaches and sunshine. With the architecture reflecting the history of the country and its diversity, from palaces and mosques built by the Moors, Roman monuments, renaissance cathedrals, to modern cities.
The question "why look to retire in Europe" is very easily answered by another question?
"What else could you desire more than Europe has to offer"? when it has so many attractions;
By Patrick | Central America
To retire in Central America offers retirees a wide range of options of environments and lifestyles. From tropical beaches to rain forests and mountain retreats - there's something for everyone.
By Patrick | Cheap Places to Retire
Although you may retire cheap your life doesn't have to be wanting. The secret is in how well you accept the best plan you can make for your retirement.
Work out what you can afford and what you can't - accept it and retire contented.
By Patrick | Best Places to Retire
Your 10 best places to retire will be those ten places which best meet your own unique circumstances and choices.
As you work through your retirement plan you will carefully consider and define all the priorities and factors which make up your ideal retirement and the your choice of best places to retire.
By Patrick | Central America
by Pierre Philippe
(Cahors, France)
Central America: Panama may be the best; Equator: High risk of becoming an hostage; Costa Rica: I was told that a national could take you house if you are abscent for too long! Brazil may be ok but I rather prefer Chile. Argentina: unsecurity growing; all Africa: I would not take a single chance.
Finally South East Asia is the best place if you can handle the climate. For me the best place is the USA, Georgia or Central Florida, but for a French National the entry fees is about 1Mio$, so I am in France much cheaper but lousy weather.
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By Patrick | Best Places to Retire
by Pierre Philippe
(Cahors, France)
For me the best place to retire is USA, south, Georgia or central Florida. The problem: I am French, wealthy but not rich enough to pay 1Mio$ entry fees!!!Asia is a very good place, more freindly to retirees but the weather is too hot and humid for old man. Consequently I live in France, but the weather is far from good and contrarily to all new countries, the immigration is low level, not under control and becoming dangerous.
If you have a better idea, let me know
By Patrick | Alternate Retirement Choices
We are fulltime RVers who began our RV life 5 years ago while still working in corporate America. Our names are Jose and Jill, ages 60 and 55.
The start of our RV life was not the typical picture of RVing. We didn’t head to Florida in December for sunshine and palm trees. Instead, we returned from Florida to New Jersey, where we spent the winter in our new RV.
We moved from a two story townhouse complete with basement and a two car garage… into our 40 foot-long motorhome. We continued to work for a while and adjusted to RV living. We are still thrilled that we made the move.
We first got intrigued with the idea of RVing because we wanted to travel and to see the USA and beyond. We couldn’t see ourselves staying in one place watching the grass grow. We prefer to see the grass in different communities across the USA. We wanted to see different landscapes, and small towns and farm country. National Parks, State Fairs and local festivals.
We weren’t interested in accumulating more stuff or a fancier house. We wanted a more adventuresome lifestyle. We knew we could continue our interests in golf, bicycling, hiking and line dancing wherever we went, and that it would be even more fun to do these things in different parts of the country.
We did a lot of research for a number of years before we became RVers. We researched RV living. We went to RV shows and dealers. We read books about fulltiming. We learned about the different aspects of operating an RV. We talked to RV owners. We kept reading and looking and narrowed down our preferences.
We gave a lot of consideration to the lifestyle itself. We knew we could live in a much smaller space. We were pretty sure we could live together in close quarters – even when we retired from corporate life. We shared the same interests and spent most of our time together anyway.
And we were sick of working in our traditional corporate jobs. Neither one of us planned to work to full retirement age – far from it. Not being made of money, we made the decision that we would rather spend less and live more. We accepted that we would have to pinch some pennies and probably work part time along the way. We consider ourselves to be pretty resilient and industrious people, and decided to get on with our dream.
Over the years we have enjoyed the travels and the everyday living and the wonderful people we meet. We keep learning as we go along on our journey. And we have found ways to make a few bucks while we travel. We started a website. We pick up seasonal jobs as workamers. There are plenty of opportunities out there to supplement your income while traveling.
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